Marv Albert

LeBron James leaving Miami wasn't really so shocking. Disappointing for Heat fans, yes. It's certainly a blow to the hopes of continuing the streak of NBA Finals appearances.

But shocking? That would be the Heat without the familiar voice of Eric Reid.

Imagine, a season with no "Kaboom!" Oh, my.

"To have shared every game of Heat history with our fan base and our franchise is a real gift as a broadcaster," says Reid, a constant through the team's 26 seasons, first as color analyst but mostly doing the play-by-play on television.

The native of Massapequa, N.Y., hasn't quite called every Heat game. By his count, he has missed four of more than...

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